If you consider yourself a 90s rap aficionado, then you should know how difficult it is to pick favorites from this golden era of hip-hop. The 1990s were a golden age for hip-hop, with artists and groups emerging from all corners of the U.S. to deliver beats and rhymes that defined a generation. Dive into the era of “90s rap” and revisit the titans who made it unforgettable.
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The 19 Best 90s Rap Artists to Ever Emcee, Ranked

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19. Puff Daddy
Hometown: Harlem, NY
18. Lil' Kim
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
17. Big Pun
Hometown: Bronx, NY
16. LL Cool J
Hometown: Queens, NY
15. A Tribe Called Quest
Hometown: Queens, NY
14. Missy Elliott
Hometown: Portsmouth, VA
13. Ice Cube
Hometown: Los Angeles, California
12. Busta Rhymes
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
11. DMX
Hometown: Yonkers, NY
10. Snoop Dogg
Hometown: Long Beach, CA
9. Outkast
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
8. Lauryn Hill
Hometown: East Orange, NJ
7. Wu-Tang Clan
Hometown: Staten Island, NY
6. Big L
Hometown: Harlem, NY
5. Dr. Dre
Hometown: Compton, CA
4. Nas
Hometown: Queens, NY
3. Jay-Z
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
2. 2pac
Hometown: East Harlem, NY
1. The Notorious B.I.G.
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
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